Corporate Overview

VISION

To be the epicenter of members’ access to affordable quality health care by 2020

MISSION

To generate the necessary change in the healthcare industry by providing members with cost effective quality healthcare services and products

CORE VALUES

Teamwork

Communication

Integrity

Commitment

Empathy

HISTORY

1930 Society begins operations with a special committee appointed by the Public Service Association

1938 Any member is allowed to move amendments to the committee’s proposals at the AGM Membership fluctuates because of the 2nd World War

1945 Benevolent Compassionate Fund introduced

1946 Dental benefit introduced. Staff complement rises to 5

1952 Asian and Coloured Government employees admi􀆩ed

1957 Age limit for members joining PSMAS extended from 50 to 60 years Society staff rises to 29

1967 Medicines and drugs benefit introduced at annual limit of 10pounds per beneficiary ESC (Electricity Supply Commission), now ZESA, joins PSMAS. PSMAS asked to resign from National Association of Medical Aid Societies for paying pathologists in full, and for negotiating with pathologists

1978 Unsuccessful attempt to change the name of the Society at an AGM

1979 Staff complement up to 50

1980 Introduction of Medical Aid as a benefit for many employees at Independence sees membership rise to over 140 300

PSMAS has been around for over 8 decades, is rich with expertise and has stood the test of time and still continues to go further in bringing value to the member.Contact us today to find out how you can be part of our soon-to-be 82 year old family!